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Dylan Pritchett: Essential African Threads

Portsmouth Public Library - Main Branch 601 Court Street, Portsmouth, VA

From “Anansi the Spider” to “Brer Rabbit,” traditional slave tales have hidden meanings that serve to educate and celebrate African American history. Storyteller Dylan Pritchett brings the early days of […]

We’ve Come A Long Way, Lord: A Musical Journey from Spirituals to Gospel

NSU Gospel Choir Emanuel A.M.E. Church 637 North Street, Portsmouth, VA

Norfolk State University vocal music majors and instrumentalists will present a dynamic concert of songs, highlighting the journey of African Americans from spirituals to traditional and contemporary gospel. Presented under […]

Teen & Adult Mini-Quilt Wall Hanging Workshop

Portsmouth Public Library - Main Branch 601 Court Street, Portsmouth, VA

Learn about the quilt making tradition in African American culture and the artistry of the quilts of Gee’s Bend. Participants will then make a Gee’s Bend inspired quilt wall hanging […]

Bobby Blackhat Band

Portsmouth Public Library - Main Branch 601 Court Street, Portsmouth, VA

Bobby BlackHat brings together the finest blues musicians to perform original, contemporary, and classic blues tunes that will keep your toes tappin’, fingers poppin’, and hips shakin’ all night long.

Super Science, Black History Month Edition

Portsmouth Public Library - Main Branch 601 Court Street, Portsmouth, VA

Ages 3-12. Drop in at the Main Library to participate in a Black History inspired edition of our Super Science Program. Learn about a famous scientist and participate in a […]

Cupcakes & Lemonade

Portsmouth Public Library - Main Branch 601 Court Street, Portsmouth, VA

Drop in to join us as we celebrate our 2023 Black History Month honorees, Madeline Ashby and Aubrie Greene. We will be decorating cupcakes and making lemonade as we learn […]

Black History Expo

Portsmouth Public Library - Main Branch 601 Court Street, Portsmouth, VA

Join Porte Towne Magic for a celebration of African American music at 2:00. At 3:00 Greg Eatroff will discuss the role African-American soldiers and sailors played in the American Civil […]

Recurring

Pride in Black Voices: A Tribute to Frederick Douglass

NSU Gospel Choir Emanuel A.M.E. Church 637 North Street, Portsmouth, VA

This is an unforgettably riveting collaboration performance between the Virginia Opera and Spiritual Concepts Publishing. The power of Frederick Douglass is brought to life for the audience by author, performer, […]